Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community by Robert D. Putnam My rating: 4 of 5 stars According to Robert Putnam's book, Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community, the communal working class suburb is an anomaly in a nation increasingly governed by the old Groucho Mark joke, "I don't want … Continue reading Friends don’t let Friends Bowl Alone
On Developing a Growth Mindset
Opening Mindsets an interview with Stanford University professor Dr. Carol Dweck conducted by Nada Djordjevich for On the Page magaazine. Dr. Carol Dweck, the Lewis and Virginia Eaton Professor of Psychology at Stanford University, answered questions posed by OtP editor Nada Djordjevich. Dr. Dweck is a recognized leader in the study of personality and the … Continue reading On Developing a Growth Mindset
On visiting New York
When I left New York City to move back to California, it was in part, because as an avid cyclist I found it difficult to navigate the city and felt walled in by concrete. Recently I returned to find that the city had changed dramatically. Two years ago when I had visited, the City Bikes … Continue reading On visiting New York
Nada Djordjevich Consultant
Nada Djordjevich is a writer, educator, and consultant living in California. She has more than 15 years experience working to improve schools, communities, and arts organizations. She has procured more than $30 million in funding to improve equity and outcomes for children, youth and families in high poverty neighborhoods.